Lighter ／ Atsuta Ward
TL;DR
Lighter is classified as "Ignitable Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage" in Atsuta Ward.
- 1 Use up the contents of disposable lighters completely
- 2 Put disposable lighters together as ignitable hazardous waste in a designated resource bag (or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less)
- 3 Put them out by 8:00 a.m. on burnable garbage day (twice a week), separately from burnable garbage and where they are easy to see (in principle in front of your home; apartment and condominium residents use the designated place)
- 4 Put metal lighters in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag and put them out on non-burnable garbage day (once a month)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Ignitable Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
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Booking
Depends on type
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Details & How-to
02Lighter is classified as Ignitable Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Use up the contents of disposable lighters completely
- Put disposable lighters together as ignitable hazardous waste in a designated resource bag (or a colorless transparent bag of 45 liters or less)
- Put them out by 8:00 a.m. on burnable garbage day (twice a week), separately from burnable garbage and where they are easy to see (in principle in front of your home; apartment and condominium residents use the designated place)
- Put metal lighters in a designated household non-burnable garbage bag and put them out on non-burnable garbage day (once a month)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Do not put disposable lighters in with other garbage. They cause fires in garbage trucks and processing facilities
- For how to release the gas from disposable lighters, see the Japan Smoking Articles Association website
Official Info & Contact
03Atsuta Ward Contact
Contact
Muni.
Atsuta Ward
Aichi
Dept.
Oversized Garbage Reception Center
📞 0120-758-530（無料）/ 052-950-2581（通常）
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Ignitable Hazardous Waste / Non-burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.nagoya.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-25
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Atsuta Ward, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.